Tag Archives: 1984
Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger

This is a pretty good kids adventure movie, if you ignore the glaring plot holes. But to most kids, those plot holes simply don’t matter in the world of adventure play. Sure, these details are important to adults, but I saw this when I was a teenager and it was perfect. Seeing it now, it [...]

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Footloose

Footloose

This is a timeless classic, and even though it was early in Kevin Bacon’s acting career, it’s clear from this film how good an actor he is. Not only is there a lot going on in the story to keep you involved, all the story threads are tied up at the end in a satisfying [...]

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The NeverEnding Story (Die unendliche Geschichte)

The Neverending Story

If you see it today, you have to get past the visual effects. It was 1984 and very few films were being produced with digital visual effects. It’s the story that shines here, and it kept my son and I talking about it over several days. The ideas contained within it are important, even today, [...]

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Starman

Starman

An oldie but a goody, a classic “man with a mission” story that hits all the right notes. Jeff Bridges’ performance is top notch.

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The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

A gripping drama depicting the horrors of war, the bonds of loyalty and friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit. Haing S. Ngor’s performance is what makes this good film great.

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This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

Love it. A classic. I caught is the other night, and after watching the first few minutes, I was hooked and had to watch the rest.

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